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Five taken to Abington Memorial Hospital; carbon monoxide levels inside rink measured at 300 parts per million
By Tom Sofield January 21, 2012
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Representatives from Second Alarmers Rescue Squad accept a $500,000 check to be used towards the construction of the new Whitpain EMS Station from t...
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Cindy Jacobsen and Steve Cardullo from Susquehanna Bank visited Second Alarmers to present a $500 check for service to the community....
The Second Alarmers corporate officers took to their new posts on January 1 and have presided over their first meeting of the year already. The offic...
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If residents of Montgomery County did not feel the economic jolt predicted by some financial analysts in 2011, the generosity of those residents w...
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Brian Young served on the planning commission during the 80s building boom before he became a supervisor.
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The United Way of Bucks County has named Jamie Haddon its new president and CEO. Haddon is currenlty the executive director of the Second Alarmers Rescue Squad in Upper Moreland. He will start his new job on Feb. 14.
The crew from Second Alarmers Willow Grove Station recently took a run which led to a visit to Aria Bucks. It was a nice reunion to bump into some former Second Alarmers!
In preparation for Enrico Roman Incorporated's 60th Anniversary they commissioned a work of art that captures the fun we all had in completing the Second Alarmers 9/11 Monument in Blue Bell. Stop by their main office in Oreland to see it up close.
Deputy Secretary Raniowski presented the keynote address at the Second Alarmers dedication ceremony for its 9/11 monument in Blue Bell which features a piece of the World Trade Center.
Second Alarmers President Dr. William Crielly met with leaders from Whitpain Township to thank them for their ongoing support of EMS and the recent dedication of teh Second Alarmers 9/11 memorial.
Bob Shaw Signs recently finished our newest National EMS Week Banner which will be hung on the EdgeHill Bridge over York Road in Abington thanks to the generosity of Wes Fritz at General Insurance Incorporated. To learn more about these excellent supporters of Second Alarmers visit www.bobshawsigns.com and www.insuranceforvolunteers.com
The staff from Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad were in the area showing off their brand new ambulance to Warminster Ambulance and stopped by the Second Alarmers Hatboro Station for a quick visit.
Second Alarmers President Dr. William Crielly met with leadership from Bryn Mawr Trust to thank them for ongoing support of EMS initiatives in the area as well as the construction of the 9/11 memorial and new station in WhitpainTownship.
Second Alarmers executive director met with the leadership of Henkels & McCoy at their corporate headquarters in Blue Bell to thank them and their staff for ongoing support of EMS initiatives in the area as well as the construction of the 9/11 memorial and new station in WhitpainTownship.
Second Alarmers Executive Director Jamie Haddon presented a 9/11 Memorial Dedication Plaque to Pennsylvania Deputy Secretary of Health, Martin Raniowski in thanks for his keynote speech during the deication ceremony.
The Second Alarmers executive director Jamie Haddon recently spoke at the Knights of Columbus Council meeting at St. Helenas in Blue Bell. In addition to updates on the Whitpain EMS Station Capital Campaign it was an opportunity to thank the Council for their hep at the recent 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony. All refreshment for teh day were provided by the Council.
Free, Food, Fun, Adventure and Learn about EMS and Search & Rescue
Walk through the Rescue Station, Paramedic Ambulances, see CPR and First Aid demonstrations and even meet members of our Search Dog Team!
The event is open young men and women ages 14-21, who are invited to join Venture Crew 380 and continue learning about Rescue and EMS.
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Second Alarmers executive director Jamie Haddon thanked Architect Ed Lane and his staff for thier donation of services towards the recently dedicated 9/11 memorial in Blue.
Mechanicsburg, PA - November 21, 2010 The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council held the 2001 Pennsylvania State EMS Awards at the Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center in Camp Hill PA.
Explore Medical and Rescue Careers with Venture Crew 380 January 18th
Free, Food, Fun, Adventure and Learn about EMS and Search & Rescue Walk through the Rescue Station, Paramedic Ambulances, see CPR and First Aid demonstrations and even meet members of our Search Dog Team!
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Young men and women ages 14-21 are invited from 7-9pm at 307 Davisville Road Willow Grove
Second Alarmers executive director Jamie Haddon presented Montgomery County Commissioner Hoeffel and Castor with plaques in thanks for their participation at the 9/11 memorial dedication in Blue Bell earlier this fall.
Enrico Roman Incorporated was presented with a plaque in thanks for thier leadership in constructing the Second Alarmers 9/11 monument in Blue Bell.
On Friday, Nov. 4, Montgomery County Second Alarmer Board Members, Dan and Sally Pavone helped mark the 90th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Second Alarmers by presenting them a commemorative plaque at a celebration dinner. The East Falls-based outfit, founded in 1921, is an all-volunteer group that began as a "canteen" service – providing beverages and other sustenance to firefighters and police officers at emergency sites.
Second Alarmers thanked firefighter Bill Bray for his assitance as Sergeant at Arms for the dedication ceremony of the organizations 9/11 monument which features a piece of the World Trade Center.
Second Alarmers Executive Director Jamie Haddon met with Scott Kremp, President of Kremp Florist, to thank them for the large role they played in planning the dedication ceremony for the 9/11 monument unvieled on September 11, 2011.
Free Community Event For All Ages
Music Refreshments Tree Lighting and Santa Claus
Sunday November 27, 5-9pm Veterans Memorial Park
FIRST NATIONWIDE TEST OF THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
Test to Take Place November 9 at 2 p.m. EDT
Wells Fargo awarded $60,000 on October 27, 2011 to various non-profit organizations in the Delaware Valley including Second Alarmers Rescue Squad.
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SECOND ALARMERS RESCUE SQUAD TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT Prehospital Trauma Life Support Training (PHTLS) December 3rd& 4th , 2011 8 am to 5 pm Second Alarmers Rescue Squad 307 Davisville Rd Willow Grove PA 19090
The Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation (Foundation) hosted its fifth Annual PA EMS 911 Event: A Tribute to our Past and Present EMS Heroes, on Thursday, October 13, 2011, at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey.
The Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation (Foundation) hosted its fifth Annual PA EMS 911 Event: A Tribute to our Past and Present EMS Heroes, on Thursday, October 13, 2011, at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey.
Second Alarmers was fortunate to recieve the helping hand of a Philadelphia great, Merrill Reese, when he graciously volunteered his time to film two public service announcements for donor support of the EMS unit.
Last evening Upper Moreland Township honored the emergency departments that assisted their residents during the recent Hurricane Irene event.
Second Alarmers training department offered PHTLS class in August and regularly offers courses for civilians, entry level providers and seasoned EMS veterans. For more information on the training classes we offer or to schedule us to come to you contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation honored the dedicated work of Second Alarmers Volunteers Fred Trasatti and Matthew McVoy with their Star of Life Award.
EMS providers from around Pennsylvania converged on the state capitol for the Inaugural EMS Memorial Service on Wednesday October 13, 2011.
The wonderful members of the Woman's Club of Whitpain hosted a great evening discussion about the services and impacts that Seoond Alarmers has on the community.
Celebrate National EMS Week everyday!
Celebrate National EMS Week everyday!
The staff at Second Alarmers is excited to be joined by Merrill Reese next Tuesday for the filming of a video appeal for the Blue Bell EMS Station Capital Fundraising Campaign!
Great job by the Paramedics at Second Alarmers Rescue Squad!
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Published: Thursday, October 06, 2011
Second Alarmers Rescue Squad (SARS) is announcing its 2011/2012 hiring process for paramedic and EMT applicants. Please go to www.SARS.org and click on “Work Here / Send us your resume” to reserve a seat at one of our new employee orientation (NEO) days. NEO is broken up into three parts. NEO I and NEO II are classroom setting and the third portion is out on the street for call response evaluation. The whole process can be completed in as short as two calendar weeks or at a slower pace of 2-3 months, it’s up to you! After reviewing the following dates, continue reading for a full explanation on the process!
www.SARS.org - Second Alarmers Rescue Squad proudly serves the townships of Abington, Upper Dublin, Upper Moreland, Whitpain and the boroughs of Hatboro, Jenkintown, Rockledge and surrounding communities
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Second Alarmers regularly video tapes lifesaving stories that its patients wish to share about the service they recieved. We hardly go to a public speaking engagement where someone doesnt openlythank us, so we thought we would start sharing those outcomes! Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have a story that you would like to share, it only take 2-3 minutes of your time!
Second Alarmers Will Have a Place to Call Home
The Whitpain Township Board of Supervisors approves placing the new rescue squad building by the township offices and police department.
Designed, fundraised, built and dedicated $55,000+ monument in 40 days!
Second Alarmers will be conducting child safety car seat checks in Willow Grove and North Hills.
Students give the World Trade Center steel a good cleaning and seal coating before being incorporated into the memorial.
A man was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after he lost control of his motorcycle in Horsham.
Barn turned residence catches on fire after lightning hits tree outside.
Second Alarmers 9/11 Memorial Construction Progress
Four Penn State Abington students were taken to Abington Memorial hospital Monday afternoon after they were struck by a falling tree branch, a university spokeswoman confirmed in a statement.
Second Alarmers responded to an automobile accident.
An Upper Moreland family's 911 call led to a quick response from several local fire companies to rescue a man trapped in a swift current of flooded woods.
The 9/11 Memorial in Whitpain Township is completed with help of some Second Alarmers.
Second Alarmers Rescue Squad raise flag over new 9/11 monument
Supporting our local firefighting brother helping to save lives with a cure!
The Third District Fire Chiefs will host a memorial service to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 at Upper Moreland High School Sunday at 3 p.m.
The third district consists of fire companies from Rockledge, Huntingdon Valley, Bryn Athyn, Willow Grove, Hatboro and Horsham.
Ten years ago this Sunday, our nation changed forever.
The events of Sept. 11, 2001, had an undeniable impact on our country, and its impact remains present in the minds of people everywhere a decade later.
Second Alarmers will dedicate the 9/11 memorial at the Whitpain Township building complex Sunday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m.
The Second Alarmers 9/11 dedication ceremony featured Bill performing songs from the CD, including “I Will Fly (My Red, White, and Blue),” “So Close to God,” and “For All You Were Was Life,” as well as a some of traditional hymns such as “Amazing Grace” and a musical tribute to the Armed Forces.
Here is the Second Alarmers 9/11 monument on Good Morning America! Proud of our EMS Heroes for getting this done for the national spotlight!
Upper Moreland High School was the host to a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony over the weekend. The Huntingdon Valley Fire Company and Bryn Athyn Fire Department were on hand.
Storms devastated the West Ambler neighborhood Sept. 8, causing one building to collapse while many residents evacuated as flood waters rose.
9/11 WTC victims, responders, and a Center Square firefighter killed in Iraq were honored as the monument was unveiled.
Willow Grove Charities invites the public to participate in the 41st Greater Willow Grove Golf Open at Sandy Run Country Club Sept. 26. All proceeds fund the non-profit organization and its worthy causes.
While 9/11 is a day no one can ever forget, an ever-present reminder of that day's events now sits in Whitpain Township. The Second Alarmers Rescue Squad officially dedicated its 9/11 memorial, which has a piece of steel from the World Trade Center as its centerpiece, during a ceremony on the 10-year anniversary of the attacks.
Second Alarmers and the Davis Defense Group will be hosting a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) on October 24 and 25. TCCC is the NAEMT counterpart to PHTLS for military, TEMS, SWAT EMS and EMS providers that recognize the need for providing a high level of care in less than optimal situations.
For 41 years the Willow Grove Greater Charities have held a golf outing for Second Alarmers Rescue Squad. This year one of the events biggest supporters was Sauers Tree & Landscape Service Inc.
The Second Alarmers Rescue Squad received a piece of teh World Trade Center on July 27, 2011 and in less than 40 days they designs, fundraised, built and dedicated this monument in front of the future site of their Blue Belll EMS Station.
Montgomery County, its municipalities and first-responder units are out at least a combined $4.78 million in expenses that they incurred in battling the impacts of Hurricane Irene.
LANCASTER PA - The Secretary of Health for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Eli N. Avila, MD, JD, MPH, FCLM announced the 2011 Pennsylvania EMS Awards today at the State EMS Conference in Lancaster. Among the announcements was that the Second Alarmers Rescue Squad Executive Director, Jamie Haddon was named the Dr. George Moerkirk Awardee for Outstanding Contributions to EMS. The formal award presentation will occur at the annual Pennsylvania Fire and Emergency Services Institute dinner held each November in Harrisburg.
VMSC Lower Merion and Narberth October 15 & 16, 2011
November 5, 2011 - Warrington - 8-4pm
Willow Grove 300th Anniversary Celebration organizers honored.
A Sesame Day Camp lifeguard saved a 5-year-old boy seen floating in the pool.
Video of Second Alarmers Rescue Squad bringing WTC Steel home
Second Alarmers Rescue Squad Video of WTC Steel Arriving to Bagpipes
SARS is 'lucky' to receive a World Trade Center beam that will be incorporated into a monument for dedication on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
Second Alarmers Rescue Squad (SARS), will receive a piece of stell from the World Trade Center on Wednesday, July 27. The 12.5 foot, 3,105 pound artifact from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will arrive at the Whitpain Township building complex with an emergency service escort at approximately 4 p.m.
Ceremonial processional and ceremony at Whitpain Township building on Wednesday.
Watch a short video featuring the cyclists and support people telling who they are, where they are from and why they are riding.
What does it take to feed 130 hungry, tired bikers and support staff?
Chief Jim Hooley, the leader of Boston EMS, welcomed us to the city and made a nice speech about what the ride means to EMTs and paramedics across the country. Make sure you watch until the end for a funny moment!
This year we are riding for 65 men and women who have died in the line of duty. Five of them have been added in just the last few weeks.
By Bob Thomas, Normandy Farms Resident Whitpain Township
If, God forbid, you suffered a sudden life-threatening illness – say a bad fall, a heart attack, or even worse, cardiac arrest – who would come to help you when 911 was dialed? It would be the skilled emergency medical technicians in a fully-equipped ambulance from the Second Alarmers Rescue Squad (SARS) of Whitpain Township!
By Bruce Chew, Second Alarmers Paramedic
May 15th - 21st is National EMS Week, in which we publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line" throughout the United States. The theme for this year's celebration is "EVERYDAY HEROES".
The Muddy Angels ride again in 2011! This is the first installment of our adventures as we ride from Boston, MA to Alexandria, VA to honor our fallen brothers and sisters.
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